hyperventilating
word · lemma: hyperventilate
Definition
Breathing much faster and deeper than normal, usually because of anxiety, panic, or a medical condition.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in medical or emotional contexts. Common with phrases like 'started hyperventilating' or 'was hyperventilating from anxiety.' Can be both literal (actual breathing) or figurative (extremely anxious). Formal or clinical; usually not used in casual speech unless describing panic or extreme stress.
Example Sentences
If you keep hyperventilating, you might feel dizzy.
basic
He started hyperventilating during the exam.
basic
She was hyperventilating because she was scared.
basic
I realized I was hyperventilating after my argument with him.
natural
Try to stay calm, or you'll start hyperventilating again.
natural
He ended up hyperventilating from laughing so hard.
natural